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Introduction
Chapter Ⅰ Previous research of Psychology on Foreign Language Learning
1.1Researches on Psychology
1.2Contributions from Psychology
1.2.1 Behaviourist Psychology
1.2.2 Humanistic Learning
1.2.3 Motivational Orientations and Self-determination Theory
1.3 Recent Debates in the General Field of Cognitive Psychology
1.4 Dual-system Explanations of Human Learning
1.5 Theory of Learning Strategies
Chapter Ⅱ The Effect of Psychological on Second Language learning
2.1 Age
2.2 Language Aptitude
2.3 Cognitive Styles
2.3.1 Field Independence and Dependence
2.3.2 Reflectivity and Impulsivity
2.3.3 Broad and Narrow Category Width
2.4 Motivation
2.4.1Definition
2.4.2 Types of Motivation
2.4.3 Conditions of Motivation
2.4.4 Stimulation of Motivation
2.5 Personality Factors
2.5.1 Instruction
2.5.2 Self-esteem
2.5.3 Inhibition
2.5.4 Risk-taking
2.5.5 Anxiety
2.5.6 Empathy
2.5.7 Extroversion and Introversion
2.6 Summary
Chapter Ⅲ The Relationship Between Psychological Theories and Language Teaching and Learning
3.1 General Characteristics of Teaching
3.1.1 Elements to consider in the teaching Situation
3.1.2 General Objectives of Teaching
3.1.3 A Study of Foreign Language Teaching
3.2 Researches on Affective factors in Language Learning
3.2.1 The Neural Basis for Stimulus Appraisal in the Brain
3.2.2 Relationship between Working Memory and Long-term Memory
3.2.3 Differences between Learners in terms of the Way They Process Experiences
3.2.4 The Importance of Enhancing Self-esteem in Students
3.2.5 The Value of Humanistic Activities
3.2.6 The Role Emotion Plays in Learning
3.2.7 Summary
Chapter Ⅳ The Application of Psychology to Practical Language Teaching
4.1 Application of Psychology to Teaching
4.1.1 Learning in Classroom
4.1.2 Methods of Motivation in the Classroom
4.1.3 Thinking in the Classroom
4.2 Preparation of the Teacher
4.3 Preparation of the Materials and Activities
4.4 Evaluating the Educative Process
4.5 How to Treat Learners as Individuals
4.5.1 Age and Language Teaching
4.5.2 Motivation and Language Teaching
4.5.3 Affective Factors and Language Teaching
4.6 Summary
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
